EHS Function's Role In Enterprise Carbon Management

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Executive Summary

As the focus on ESG initiatives and climate-change related goals tighten into concrete action plans, EHS directors and managers are finding that their unique positions are putting them in the driver’s seat for their firms’ operations. The focus on carbon management and other ESG goals is impacting the responsibilities, knowledge requirements and budgets of their teams. The data collected through the Verdantix global corporate survey reinforce this shift in leadership, and is a good barometer for future developments.  This report will assist directors and managers in better understanding the current and future landscapes of ESG initiatives and how they will affect their functions. 
EHS Function’s Role In Enterprise Carbon Management 
EHS Initiatives Are An Increasing Presence In EHS Functions’ Responsibilities
Net Zero ESG Responsibilities Are Becoming A Key Driver In EHS Budgets 
Figure 1. EHS Functions’ Influence On ESG Strategy 
Figure 2. EHS Contribution To ESG Initiatives 
Figure 3. Net Zero And ESG Influence On 2023 EHS Budgets 
 

About the Authors

Nathan Goldstein

Nathan Goldstein

Senior Analyst

Nathan is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix EHSQ practice out of the New York office. His current research agenda focuses on the intersection of sustainability and ESG trends …

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Bill Pennington

Bill Pennington

VP Research, EHS & Risk Management

Bill is the VP Research for the Verdantix EHS & Risk Management practices. His current agenda focuses on understanding the evolution of EHS and enterprise risk management,…

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